WSC EU Shipping Decarbonisation Report 2025

The World Shipping Council’s latest report underscores the need for effective European and Global regulatory action to accelerate the transition to renewable marine fuels.

The liner shipping industry is making strides toward decarbonisation, with 69% of the liner sector order book by vessel count and 79% by deadweight tonnes (DWT) being renewable-fuel capable. This report also shows that European production of renewable fuels is no longer hypothetical, but fast becoming a reality. However, there are uncertainties about how much of this fuel supply will be dedicated to marine consumption.

Critically, the report highlights that while global renewable fuel supply could meet demand and 2030 EU targets, the large price gap threatens adoption. With bio-methane costing 169% more than fossil LNG and e-methanol 626% more expensive than conventional alternatives, uptake is unlikely without targeted regulations.

The EU can both implement regional policy changes and take a leadership role in global regulations to support shipping’s decarbonisation.